The borough already has a ban on foam takeout containers made of polystyrene. Councilman Glenn Poosikian said the idea of strengthening the ordinance to include plastic bags and straws came from the Environmental Commission and a resident.

Poosikian said members of the commission also went out to business owners who would be affected by the ordinance and got their approval.

"I think it's a good step in the right direction environmentally for the town, and I'm comfortable with the ordinance because it's nothing that came straight from us," Poosikian said.

He said he expects the ordinance to be approved at the next council meeting, on Aug. 13.

More than 50 municipalities in New Jersey have enacted limits on single-use plastic bags and plastic products such as polystyrene.